Games Like Cold Shell

2121 A.D, with no escape options, Akane prepares for her final battle in the rain-soaked neon streets of Mega-Tokyo. Akane is an arena arcade slasher. Take out as many yakuza as possible, slashing and shooting in a one-hit-one-kill fight to the death.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 25%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Gore 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%

Survive in a city controlled by a game corporation. Residents have to buy DLC for every unfinished product, developers are forced to make endless sequels, and lootboxes are now sold even at the grocery store. Stop the madness or join it in the cybernetic stealth-shooter Geeksos.

Why similar: Transhumanism 20.2% ★, Cyberpunk 15.9%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Top-Down Shooter 9.4%, RPG 8.1%

Last Contract is a fast paced 2D action game set in a pixel art cyberpunk world that you need katanas, shurikens and quick reflexes to survive.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.4%, Top-Down Shooter 13.1%, Cyberpunk 11.5%, Difficult 9.7%, Beat 'em up 9.5%

Defragmented is a lightning-fast cyberpunk action RPG with a pulsing synth soundtrack. Welcome to Entropolis – New World, Bad Blood.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 28.5%, Cyberpunk 26%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Action RPG 15.3%, RPG 8.4%

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Action RPG 25.5%, Great Soundtrack 20.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, Female Protagonist 8.8%, RPG 7.5%

Super Stone Legacy is a hack n' slash action RPG that is fast, flashy and exciting to play. Dash at enemies, dodge fireballs and unleash huge "SUPER" attacks! Fight through an ever changing dungeon as the forces of evil grow more powerful with each room, or invite some friends over for couch co-op!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 17%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Beat 'em up 12.2%, Action RPG 11%, Difficult 8.6%

UBERMOSH is an arcade game about cutting bullets with a sword, in a gun-filled cyberpunk mosh pit.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.2%, Cyberpunk 25.9%, Arcade 9.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%, Female Protagonist 6.5%

Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.8%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Difficult 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, Action RPG 7.6%

Welcome to "Dream Knight", this is a highly playable ACT+Rougelike game. You will play 4 heroes with different playstyles, experience bloody battles, and grow stronger in countless reincarnations. 6 major levels/massive skill branches/huge weapon system, enjoy the fantasy world!

Why similar: Transhumanism 23.6% ★, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Beat 'em up 12.7%, Action RPG 11.8%, Arcade 11.6%

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 32.8%, Great Soundtrack 20.8%, Top-Down Shooter 12.2%, Gore 10.2%, Difficult 7.2%

Divine Legacy: Neo Amburia is a medieval-fantasy RPG where a young woman must save her childhood friend, who’s been pulled toward a dark fate. With little more than determination, she'll battle powerful foes, form unexpected alliances, and uncover secrets that could reshape the world.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.1%, Hack and Slash 19.6%, Action RPG 19.2%, RPG 9.7%, Top-Down 8.2%

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 25.1%, Cyberpunk 18.9%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Difficult 8.1%

Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 37%, Cyberpunk 21.8%, Action RPG 11.6%, Female Protagonist 9%, Sci-fi 6.7%

World 23 is a fast-paced, top-down action game built exclusively for two-player co-op. Fight through ruined cities, dark metro tunnels, and enemy bases. Combine your skills with a friend to trigger powerful effects and control the battlefield together.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 20.1%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, Beat 'em up 17.3%, Action RPG 15.9%, Top-Down 7.4%

A 2D pixel art RPG that draws inspiration from Hyper Light Drifter, Commander Keen, and Disco Elysium.

Why similar: Transhumanism 49.7% ★, Action RPG 20.5%, RPG 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, Story Rich 6%

Fight your way free in this 8-bit-inspired version of Furi's first boss fight against The Chain. Frantic action, nervous controls, a blend of shoot and sword fight reimagined in 90s style. Only 1 boss fight! A gift to Furi’s fans.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.5%, Beat 'em up 17.1%, Cyberpunk 15%, Difficult 14.1%, Arcade 8.2%

SANTICIDE is the sixth volume of the arcade series UBERMOSH. A must buy for arcade and top-down enthusiasts.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 19.1%, Beat 'em up 12.9%, Hack and Slash 12%, Difficult 9.9%, Arcade 9.7%

Battle your way through a biopunk and Japanese mythology-inspired landscape filled with over-the-top, hip hop-infused 2D action. A single hit means death, but use your time-bending skills to take down your oppressors and you might yet save your dying nation.

Why similar: Transhumanism 24.8% ★, Cyberpunk 19%, Hack and Slash 18.6%, Top-Down 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 6.9%

Last Protocol is a Sci-Fi top-down puzzle RPG hack-and-slash where you play as Jaiden Kent, a space cleaner for Avalon Industries. On a mission that starts to snowball into something more than he expected; what do you do when your job leads to a world of trouble but all you want is to get back home?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.3%, Action RPG 24.2%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Sci-fi 8.9%, RPG 8.7%

Slash and Dash through your enemies in this pixel-art, hack and slash, controlled with a single button! Cut through the city, break into its heart and descend to its depths.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.8%, Beat 'em up 23.7%, Cyberpunk 15%, Arcade 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

You play a fat kid in school who everyone picks on. Get even with the bullies by beating them up! But be careful not to become one yourself! This story-based comic book style Beat-Em-Up Brawler features Progressive Skill Mastering, 4 Difficulty Settings and tons of stuff to smash!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.9%, Beat 'em up 18.2%, Great Soundtrack 16%, Gore 8.9%, Difficult 8.1%

Finding Mom is a Singleplayer Bullet-Hell following a boy who is trying to find his captured mom. Experience the story, and enjoy the atmosphere that is created through handmade pixel art, music, and gameplay.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 18.3%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Top-Down Shooter 15.4%, Cyberpunk 15.1%, Arcade 9.6%

A fast-paced Action RPG with a fully customizable arsenal combo battle system. Varied landscapes of an interconnected world bring unique dangers in each area, which tie together a complex story about the mystery of the nocturnal, subterranean species known as "Umbrakhs."

Why similar: Transhumanism 28.7% ★, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action RPG 14%, Difficult 9.3%, Top-Down 8.8%

An indie action RPG set in a fantasy world. Experience a deep storyline and immersive action featuring beautiful characters and environments!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 24.1%, Action RPG 21.8%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Arcade 10.5%, RPG 8.4%

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 34.3%, Gore 18.3%, Difficult 11.5%, Top-Down Shooter 7.6%, Top-Down 7.2%

Discover all the secrets of two completely different worlds.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.4%, Difficult 15.7%, Beat 'em up 14.4%, Top-Down 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%

CYBER EMOJI TALE 2099 is a classic RPG with elements of a graphic novel, set in an open rail world with a system of hardcore real-time battles, in the universe of the near future.

Why similar: Transhumanism 36.1% ★, Cyberpunk 19.8%, Action RPG 11.9%, Arcade 7.6%, Sci-fi 7%

BATTLE RECORDS OF ROTA is a straightforward action shooting RPG game, mainly for players who like anime and action shooting games. Players will play Luota, a girl warrior, to help the little prince defeat the witch and regain the throne.

Why similar: Action RPG 26.2%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Female Protagonist 13%, Top-Down 12.3%, Retro 10.5%

Experience the ultimate hack-and-slash adventure in a gritty, cyberpunk-inspired world with our 2D pixel art game! With a focus on intense combat and high-speed action, our game is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Enjoy this unique blend of cyberpunk and hack-and-slash gameplay!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 23.9%, Beat 'em up 19.8%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Arcade 8.8%, Sci-fi 6.2%

Action-packed 2D beat-em-up with intense boss battles and a large variety of customizable equipment and skills. Up to 4 players with local co-op.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.2%, Action RPG 20.8%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Pixel Graphics 8%, Colorful 7.4%

The true darkness approaches Absalom, and through the hands of Luke, you will wield the true power capable of cutting it at its roots while seeking to rescue Prince Nylo. Evolve the power of the Suncatcher sword and legendary weapons to face hordes of creatures, iconic puzzles, and bosses.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 23.3%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Action RPG 17%, Difficult 14.8%, Top-Down 8.6%

A frantic, 3D top-down shooter where the gameplay loop constantly evolves as you rip cybernetic implants from your defeated bosses.

Why similar: Transhumanism 28.5% ★, Cyberpunk 19.8%, Gore 13.6%, Top-Down Shooter 12%, Difficult 10%

The followup to 2009's Dead Samurai, The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile is a combo-fueled, fast-paced, stylistic 2D action platformer that features the series' staple gritty, graphic novel-inspired art style, built on a new engine that allows for an even more visually gruesome experience.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.2%, Gore 21.2%, Beat 'em up 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Action 7.2%

Awoken by a mysterious black cat on a stormy night, Vi—an ordinary boy—is drawn into the Under-Realm: a dying world on the brink of collapse. Forge uneasy alliances with its monsters in this 2D action RPG, blending real-time combat, exploration, and a connected world.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.9%, Action RPG 23.4%, RPG 12.3%, Top-Down 11.8%, Story Rich 6.1%

Unending Dusk is a retro inspired beat ‘em up ARPG set in a post-apocalyptic world. Play solo or with up to 4 players online and brawl your way through hordes of enemies. You play as an elite mercenary fighting against a dark force which has locked the Earth in a state of unending dusk.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 22.4%, Hack and Slash 20.2%, Cyberpunk 19%, Action RPG 17.7%, Pixel Graphics 6.7%

Clashes in Elemental Battles is an action-adventure roguelite where you battle through rooms filled with powerful enemies. Unlock and upgrade characters, master elemental abilities, and recruit allies to help restore balance to a world taken over by darkness.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 25.1%, Hack and Slash 24.2%, Action RPG 18.5%, Arcade 11.6%, RPG 7.9%

Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 36.6%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Beat 'em up 9.4%

Step into the world of Ada, a story-driven single-player 2D top-down action RPG with fast-paced combat and stunning visuals to enjoy. Combine different weapons, spells, and skills to overcome all obstacles in your way. Be prepared for the unexpected.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.9%, Action RPG 19.2%, Difficult 13.6%, Top-Down 9.5%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Join the Cyber Girls fighters on a Sci-fi city Beat Em Up!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 22.8%, Beat 'em up 20.4%, Hack and Slash 18%, Action RPG 16.2%, Female Protagonist 8%

In this retro action game, the player controls a mysterious ronin, navigating the rooftops and alleys of a rainy city as they are hunted by a team of elite assassins.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 27.5%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Arcade 14.9%, Cyberpunk 13.9%, Action 7.2%

Become one of the wandering knights of legend. Live the adventures of Bradamante, the strongest paladin in Charlemagne's court, push back against the invading Saracen Army and go on quests with allies and rivals in this action packed epic RPG about honor, duty and the sense of self.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 27.1%, Action RPG 24.9%, Top-Down 13.8%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, RPG 9.2%

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 17.8%, Beat 'em up 16.6%, Cyberpunk 16.5%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Difficult 11.2%

You play as a Saint fighting in a gun-filled pit, defeating as many opponents as you can in a 90 seconds match, the UBERMOSH, an enlightenment ritual of combat.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 18.2%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Gore 12.1%, Arcade 11.2%, Difficult 10.6%

Gather guardians, collect forest spells and items! Defend the forest against ruthless invaders! Upgrade your guardians and forest to defeat them!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 20.8%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Action RPG 12.6%, Arcade 8.8%

A top down shooter where you heal by getting near bullets, Little Blue allows you and 3 friends to bring Technitia down using nothing but their own technology and hubris.

Why similar: Transhumanism 27.2% ★, Cyberpunk 17.9%, Top-Down Shooter 12.6%, Arcade 9.8%, Top-Down 8.9%

You play Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT specialist who's been handpicked to oversee the defensive needs of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. When a black ops team breaks in and kills the very scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 35%, Transhumanism 24.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 16%, RPG 8.9%, Sci-fi 8%

TOP-DOWN SHOOTER x HERO SHOOTER. Mixing the traditional elements of a team-based game with the arcade thrill of a twin-stick shooter. A super fast-paced game, where both your reflexes and your team’s positioning play a crucial role. Play the Singleplayer Story or join the 5v5 Online Multiplayer.

Why similar: Transhumanism 32.3% ★, Cyberpunk 18.7%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Top-Down Shooter 11.6%, Difficult 9.1%

Velocity battles to save her princess in XX Delicto, a lightning-paced thirstpunk whack-n-slash rogue(ultra)lite.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 21.9%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Action RPG 17.8%, Cyberpunk 15%, Arcade 11.2%

An old-fashioned beat 'em up with big doses of adrenaline and trippiness, somewhere between the classic style of Streets of Rage and the ultra-violence of Hotline Miami. Set in a cold, ruthless Soviet Union, Mother Russia Bleeds aims to conjure up anxiety, unease, and drug-addled frenzy.

Why similar: Beat 'em up 30.2%, Great Soundtrack 23.9%, Gore 20.7%, Pixel Graphics 7.3%, Difficult 5.3%

From Digital Sun, creators of Moonlighter, The Mageseeker is an action RPG in the League of Legends universe. Play as Sylas, a mage now freed from years in captivity. Wield the chains that once bound you and liberate Demacia from the Mageseekers' tyranny.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.3%, Action RPG 13%, RPG 11.8%, Top-Down 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%

Sci-Fi RPG: Engage in epic battles, upgrade your hero, and conquer the galaxy!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21%, Action RPG 19.6%, Top-Down Shooter 13.6%, Arcade 12.2%, RPG 9.6%

MAZEMAN is an arcade game that will challenge you big time thanks to its frantic pace. Enter the maze and look for the key while avoiding all kinds of dreadful monsters. Lots of unlockables, monsters, levels, power-ups, await you in this beautiful, stream of pixel art mazes filled with arcade vibes!

Why similar: Beat 'em up 19.2%, Difficult 16%, Cyberpunk 13.5%, Arcade 13.3%, Retro 8.8%

Fight your way atop the Goddess' ever changing tower to stop the world's annihilation!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.4%, Beat 'em up 16.6%, RPG 14.1%, Action RPG 13.9%, 2D 7.3%

Seek revenge in a frantic top-down hack and slash! Cut enemies in half, master the Parry, and take down a cyberpunk megacorporation!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 24.5%, Beat 'em up 18.4%, Cyberpunk 17.8%, Arcade 13.9%, Top-Down 7.5%

MAD is a hardcore top-down action shooter set in a violent, 90s-inspired dystopia, featuring light RPG progression and inventory management. The story unfolds in a corrupt city of the future, where the elite stage and broadcast a deadly show — and you are the next contestant.

Why similar: Transhumanism 27.4% ★, Cyberpunk 24.5%, Top-Down Shooter 17.1%, Difficult 9.8%, Gore 7.7%

An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 41%, Action RPG 18.9%, Difficult 15%, RPG 10.5%, Hack and Slash 5.9%

No Name Village is a top-down adventure rpg game, set in a peaceful village on the brink of being swallowed by the Black Sea. Play as a young boy, explore the world, battle monsters, and uncover the secrets behind the looming disaster.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.7%, Action RPG 18.8%, Top-Down 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%, RPG 9.3%

Darkness consumes your surroundings and you will have to adventure through the labyrinth ahead of you to escape in this retro pixel-art action RPG.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 21.9%, RPG 17.9%, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Action RPG 14.2%, Top-Down 10.1%